Vehicle recall 78V123000 · June 2, 1978
1978 Porsche 928
The existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The existing brake hoses may have been twisted during assembly. Consequently, the hose could chafe against the emergency brake cable. Prolonged chafing could result in loss of brake fluid, thus affecting rear brakes.
- Remedy
- The dealer will reroute the rear brake hose, if necessary, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake hoses.consequences of defect: loss of braking effectiveness and, possibly, anaccident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 1978
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 928 (1978): 1978
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